A gay-themed Nollywood short film successfully portrays two men in a deep romantic relationship but, in the end, utterly fails to show the reality of what it means to be gay. Continue reading
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A surprise: This Nigerian drama portrays gay love positively
Amidst great hostility toward homosexuals, a new mainstream Nigerian online video series dares to portray love between two men. Continue reading
Will new Nigerian film change narrative about homosexuality?
Another venturesome LGBT-themed movie has emerged from homophobic Nigeria. Continue reading
Anti-gay movie heading for gay-obsessed Nigeria
No good seems likely to come from this: A Nigerian movie called “Law 58” reportedly will be released soon, at least on DVD, with the aim of “throw[ing] light on gay practices in the country and its devastating effects on the society at large,” in the words of Naija.com. The film, reportedly shot several years … Continue reading
